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My Lagom Life: 05/2005
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Monday, May 30, 2005. Problems with my Plumbing. This is a picture of my bathroom, taken this morning. As you can see, it needs a little work done on it, a few finishing touches here and there. The problem is I'm still waiting for the f"#"king plumber who said he would come and lay the pipes three weeks ago to finish the job he's started. Which brings me nicely on to the topic of Swedish tradesmen. As a rule I can't stand them. You've got more chance of Finland winning the Eurovision Song Contest *.
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My Lagom Life: 07/2005
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Tuesday, July 12, 2005. I often ask myself why we bought a Swedish summerhouse. Upon reflection we were asking for trouble. If you buy a place you never see for seven months of the year, pay hefty electricity bills to keep it (and the mice) warm during the winter months and spend most of the summer sweating and cursing while you’re painting/repairing/extending it, then maybe it is time you started questioning your own judgement. When we bought our summerhouse just south of Umeå five years ago it had an o...
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My Lagom Life: 10/2005
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Monday, October 03, 2005. Climbing Kebnekaise - Donate Here. I've managed to set up a donation page where you can send money online through a secure server directly to the Breast Cancer Care charity. The page can be found at http:/ www.justgiving.com/lagomlife. I figure that if I am going to freeze my nuts off at 2000m above sea level, the least you can all do is dig into your pockets and send in a little money for this fantastic cause. Seriously, I'd be very grateful. Now almost 500 raised! He's lazy an...
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My Lagom Life: 08/2005
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Monday, August 22, 2005. On Top of Sweden. After two days and a 45km hike and climb through howling winds and snow storms, I finally made it to the top of Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest mountain! A full report, including near-death experiences, sharing a tent with a flatulent Englishman, elk sausages and what it's like to drink in Kiruna's only pub to follow. But right now I need a bath, some sleep and a doctor. Posted by Darren @ 9:00 am. Wednesday, August 17, 2005. Posted by Darren @ 12:44 pm. Tomorrow, ...
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My Lagom Life: 09/2005
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Friday, September 30, 2005. I cleaned the toilet yesterday. Now that I’m working from home this is not an uncommon occurrence. I have taken on an increasing amount of the housework while my wife is out doing her proper job. I don’t mention this in search of praise or tributes in Sweden’s equalitarian society it’s considered only right the man does his fair share of the household chores. Which is why I’m really looking forward to my wife cleaning the car for the first time in ten years. Regrets, I've had ...
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My Lagom Life: 06/2005
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Wednesday, June 29, 2005. Foreign Thoughts From Abroad. As I stare out of my summerhouse window at the cold rain lashing the birch trees, I crunch up another piece of old newspaper and contemplate lighting a fire. While stacking the logs I allow my mind to drift away in search of somewhere warmer, and find myself walking barefoot through squeaking white sand, made so hot by the midday sun that I almost have to break into a run to reach the breaking waves of the Atlantic. Posted by Darren @ 7:17 am. My na...